Santa Clara Co. resident tests positive for measles, recently visited Peninsula: health officials

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- The Santa Clara County Public Health Department reported a case of measles on Friday and exposure may have reached as far as the Peninsula.

Health officials say the case is an adult who developed symptoms and tested positive several days after returning from an international trip.

The person is vaccinated and is now isolating at home.

Health officials also noted that the individual visited a Panda Express at in Burlingame 1453 Burlingame Avenue on Feb. 23 and 24.

"People who were at the restaurant between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on those days may be at risk of developing measles, especially if unvaccinated, pregnant or immunocompromised," San Mateo County Health said in statement. "If you were at this location during these times and develop symptoms, stay home and call your health care provider immediately before seeking care so they are prepared to take care of you."

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Measles cases have been on the rise across the U.S., with over 1,100 cases reported so far this year, according to new data from the CDC.

Health officials said symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash that spreads over the body. They also said those who have been symptom free for more than 21 days after being exposed are no longer at risk for developing measles.

The last case of measles in Santa Clara County was reported in May 2025. San Mateo County said it has had two confirmed cases of measles in 2026, with one case reported in 2025.

More information about measles can be found here.